Ronald Colman, Gentleman of the Cinema

Book excerpt: In an unprecedented career which successfully bridged the fields of stage, screen, radio and television, Ronald Colman starred in high adventure, light comedy, delicate romance and intense drama. In his classic portrayals and others, he remained the epitome of graciousness, sensitivity, and complete sincerity, his acting always tempered by a lighthearted good nature, an introspective sadness of the eyes, and the indefinable fragility of an exquisitely modulated voice. This critical evaluation of Colman's life and career is accompanied by scores of never before published photos. Complete cast and credits are given for every production he was in.